Planting Poinsettias Outdoors in Louisiana: Frost Protection Is Key

Poinsettias Are Tropical

Native to Mexico, poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) need full sun and cannot tolerate frost. In Gonzales, LA, frost occurs.

OSU Extension article: Poinsettia Care

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